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I believe the cuticle prevents dessication of the worm (drying out).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoOutter layer, above epidermis. Is usually moist to be used as respiratory organ of earthworm.
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What is function cuticle?
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What is the function of cuticle in plants?
What is the function of a cuticle?A cuticle is a permeability barrier for water and other molecules. Also it protects the plant from getting too wet.
What kind of body covering do worms have?
Depends on worms, search on Wikipedia... Earthworm: Slimy Annelid: Cuticle more....
What is the function of a leafs cuticle?
A leafs cuticle is a waxy covering used to retain water
What is the function of the cuticle on the surface of fern leaves?
reproduction
What is main function of cuticle in plants'?
To retain the plants moisture.
What is the function of the cuticle on the upper surface of fern leaves?
reproduction
What function of cuticle on the upper surface of the fern leaves?
reproduction
What happens when the cuticle is removed from a plant?
normally the plant or leaf gets sunburnt and dies, this happens if a plant is sprayed (or the leaves are sprayed) with detergent as this breaks down the cuticle
What is the function of the cuticle in bryophytes?
Cuticle purpose are: preventing the moss to desiccating their immature sporophytes because its more expose to sunlight in land
What is the function of the cuticle of the hair?
The cuticle of the hair is a protective layer,shielding it from temperature and humidity changes,as well as damage from rubbing and pulling
What is the function of the cuticle?
protects the leaves from excess of water or loss of water.
